The Future of Work: Why I Don’t Own a Desk or a Laptop

I don’t own a desk. I don’t own a laptop. And yet, I’ve never been more productive, more creative, or more aligned with my work.

For most professionals, a desk and a laptop are the cornerstones of productivity… symbols of belonging in the modern workplace. But what happens when those symbols no longer serve us?

The future of work isn’t about physical infrastructure. It’s about flexibility, agility, and designing around human potential rather than rigid systems. Today, work happens anywhere and everywhere: on a walk, through a quick voice note, in real-time collaboration across devices that aren’t “mine,” but ours.

By letting go of the desk and laptop, I’ve let go of the illusion that productivity must be tethered to fixed tools. Instead, I’ve embraced outcomes over appearances. No one should care if I typed a strategy at a desk, dictated it in transit, or co-created it across the cloud. What matters is the quality of the work and the impact it creates.

This is the trajectory we’re on: a work culture where space is optional, tools are interchangeable, and people are empowered to lead with creativity and purpose. The desk doesn’t define us. The laptop doesn’t contain us. The future belongs to those who can move with freedom, focus, and adaptability.

I don’t own a desk or a laptop. And I’ve never been more ready for what’s next.

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